Because it is possible for your name, address, phone number, and identity to be stolen, or made public, Microsoft Office, Windows, and Internet Explorer can help keep your personal information more private and secure. The following links take you to instructions that help you, your family, and your business protect one of your most important assets: your personal information.Preparing GDN for new TCRs and test cases

My privacy in Office

When using Office programs, it's important to know that personal information about you is stored in the file, such as Author (your name), Manager, Company, and Last Saved By. Additional information that can remain in the document is hidden text, revised text, field codes, or your email address. By using the instructions in the following articles, you can delete this information.

My privacy in Windows

You can use the following instructions for your operating system to make sure your privacy and personal information is protected. If you’re not sure what version of Windows you have installed, click the following link.

What version of Windows do I have?

Windows 7: InPrivate browsing

InPrivate browsing prevents Internet Explorer from storing data about your browsing session. This helps to prevent anyone else who might use your computer from seeing the websites that you visited and what you looked at on the web. For more information about InPrivate browsing, see
InPrivate browsing.

Windows Vista: Windows Defender

Windows Defender is a security tool for Windows Vista that helps detect and remove spyware from your computer. For more information about Windows Defender, see
Using Windows Defender